Texas Senate runoff
Coverage of Texas Senate runoff in the Nexus archive.
- Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads
The Texas Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton features campaign ads and legal challenges targeting the state's Muslim community, with both candidates accusing each other of being too soft or aggressive on Islam.
- Cornyn fights to hold Texas Senate seat in runoff with Trump-backed Paxton – US politics live
Texas Republican Senate primary runoff pits John Cornyn against Ken Paxton, with Donald Trump endorsing Paxton. The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in November. Iran rejects US-Iran deal speculation, while geopolitical tensions and Trump-related developments in Georgia and Mexico are highlighted.
- Trump flexes MAGA muscle in Texas Senate runoff clash between Cornyn and Paxton
President Donald Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a MAGA ally, in a Senate runoff against GOP Sen. John Cornyn, highlighting Trump's influence over the Republican Party. The winner will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in a race critical to the Senate's majority.
- Cornyn heads into Texas Senate runoff with more money than Paxton
Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn has a significant financial advantage over primary opponent Ken Paxton ahead of the May runoff, with $8 million in cash compared to Paxton's $2.6 million. Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico raised $27 million in the quarter, but President Trump has not yet endorsed in the race.